She took out the small scarlet purse from her backpack. A purse with intricate black beadwork and an ornate crystal clasp. She unfolded the yellow silk scarf and smoothed it out on the table. She carefully laid out the spoon, the small piece of cotton, the needle and the tiny square plastic bag. She put some brown sugar on the spoon, added a few drops of water and flicked on the zippo lighter. She cooked it until it bubbled up. Tied the rubber tourniquet around her arm. Pulled it tight with her teeth. Pulled the elixir into the plunger. Patted the vein and put the needle in.